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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 656.64 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 656.64 and 460.32 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 656.64 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/656.64 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 656.64 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 302,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,264.52/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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